Academic Stress Survivor Mugs

"O.K., time's up. Pencils down."

"The good news is you’re the only one we’re not firing ... the bad news is you’re the only one to run the department."

"Worst case of month-end burnout I ever saw."

"You've proven your worth a hundred times over. Let's try for a thousand."

Postgraduates A group of posts on their way to class.

"I'm feeling completely wiped out."

Some days at work can be more challenging than others.

Fight or Flight

'I hope I run out of money before I flunk out.'

'I can't control my anger when people get too close to my kids...'

The number one injury in today's workplace: severe bends caused by repeated exposure to deep-dive presentations.

"Don't worry about missing the meeting, Henshaw. We assigned all the actions to you."

Your Work/Life Balance Is Off. Shall I Auto-Correct?

"This statement from your headmaster says that you can easily get a good degree...your bank manager says you can't."

'Who wants to work late again, raise your hands.'

"Well, all the symptoms of just another typical case of burnout, I'm afraid."

"I'm too busy to be stressed."

'I want to empower you to fulfill your potential! If you can work 16 hours today, then your 20-hours shift tomorrow should really elevate your self-esteem'!

Stresses Can Have a Motivating Effect...If They Don't Kill You!

'I'm glad you're able to be with us more, but I'd appreciate it if you'd say you're 'spending time' with us, not 'doing time' with us.'

"Just heading out for a good cry, care to join me?"

Danger Slow Sand.

"When you've been here as long as I have, you'll start to burn out"

"Look Billington, if you can't take the strain, tell me, ok?"

"No—You're thinking dog years—Editor years are twice as many."

Office worker pushing a pile of papers on trolley.

'I know the answer. I just need a moment to come to grips with it.'

'Not only does he suffer from anxiety, he makes everyone else suffer from it too.'

'I do need your bed, Mr. Davies, for me, I'm shattered after working twenty-six hours non stop.'

"I don't know whether your tired, anxious, nervous, or whatever. But it looks like a clear case of performance anxiety."

Deadlines

I hate Mondays and now I'm developing an aversion to Tuesdays!

Just don't let the old man get you down.

Desk sign reads: Tom Bagley's Outer Shell.

'Does the Fifth Amendment apply to report cards?'